Hazelnut Crusted Halibut with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Hazelnut Crusted Halibut with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    60

Elevate your culinary experience with this exquisite dish! Flaky halibut, adorned with a delicate hazelnut crust, rests upon a cloud of creamy, garlic-infused mashed potatoes, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will captivate your senses.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    52 g
  • Cholesterol
    191 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    45 g
  • Saturated Fat
    35 g
  • Sodium
    1653 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    74 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 20 mins Prepare the Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

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Recipe View 5 mins Infuse Garlic Paste: While potatoes cook, mash minced garlic with 1/2 teaspoon of salt using a mortar and pestle (or the side of your knife) until it forms a smooth paste.

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Recipe View 5 mins Mashed Potato Perfection: Drain the potatoes well. Return them to the pot and mash with the garlic paste, 3 tablespoons of butter, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Keep warm.

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).

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Recipe View 3 mins Hazelnut Crust Prep: In a food processor, pulse the toasted hazelnuts and panko bread crumbs until finely ground. Transfer to a shallow dish.

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Recipe View 1 mins Season Halibut: Season both sides of the halibut fillets with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

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Recipe View 2 mins Crust the Halibut: Gently press one side of each halibut fillet into the hazelnut mixture, ensuring an even coating.

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Recipe View 4 mins Sear and Bake: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place halibut fillets nut-side-up in the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

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Recipe View 6 mins Flip and Bake: Carefully flip the fillets and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, approximately 5-7 minutes.

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Recipe View 4 mins Brown Butter Sauce: While the halibut bakes, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns a nutty brown color and emits a toasted aroma, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn it!

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Recipe View 1 mins Deglaze: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vegetable broth to deglaze.

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Recipe View 2 mins Plate and Serve: Mound the garlic mashed potatoes onto the center of each plate. Top with a hazelnut-crusted halibut fillet, nut-side-up, and generously drizzle with the browned butter sauce. Serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the browned butter sauce.
Toasting the hazelnuts beforehand enhances their nutty flavor.
Ensure your skillet is truly oven-safe before transferring it to the oven.
Substitute almond or another kind of bread crumbs for panko bread crumbs.
Use the potato ricer for a smoother mashed potatoes.
Adjust seasoning according to your taste.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 20 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Bret Kautzer

    My family loved this dish! Even my picky eater enjoyed the halibut.

  • Kayley Conroyebert

    Absolutely divine! The hazelnut crust added a wonderful crunch, and the browned butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.

  • Olga Schumm

    Easy to follow instructions and amazing results. Will definitely make this again!

  • Murphy Reichel

    I was a bit intimidated by the browned butter sauce, but it was surprisingly easy to make and totally worth it!

  • Albina Breitenberg

    Substituted almond for hazelnut, still a great result.

  • Maggie Spencer

    This recipe is a game-changer! The halibut was perfectly cooked, and the mashed potatoes were so creamy and flavorful.

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